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Sound to Savor
Pour yourself your favorite drink, and join me in my sonic lounge. I'm here to talk about new music and artists, live events, and music related history. I've spent a lifetime around music, and now I want to share that world with you on my podcast.
Episodes
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That Sabbath Episode
Send us Fan Mail It's time for a gin and tonic, as I devote most of this episode to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. I talk in detail about the Back to the…
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I Feel The Earth Move: Why Carole King is an Icon.
Send us Fan Mail Join me, armed with my Modelo beer, as I talk about the greatness that is Carole King, and her 1971 masterpiece "Tapestry." I highlight some…
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Aphex Twin and Ambient Nostalgia
Send us Fan Mail Did Richard D James really dj a set scratching sandpaper, with people not able to tell the difference? Join me for a glass of sauvignon blanc…
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The Warmth of The Sun: A Tribute To Brian Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Grab yourself a Moscow mule (I did), while I pay tribute to the late Brian Wilson, the main sonic architect of The Beach Boys. I focus largely…
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"Where Were You in 62?" - A Vintage Pour of 'American Graffiti'
Send us Fan Mail Join me for this special tribute to my hometown, as I highlight the film and music of 'American Graffiti.' I talk about the making of the…
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A Flight of Billie Eilish Shows
Send us Fan Mail Pour yourself a cup of coffee (it's early), as I talk about new music from gwendolyn, Nilüfer Yanya, Jade Jackson, Medium Build, Big Thief…
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Frank is back! Epilogue to Bottlerock 2025.
Send us Fan Mail Recover with me, as Frank and I talk about Bottlerock. We go over drink choices, some food options, and three days of music. Frank was with me…
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A Bottlerock Bonus Flight
Send us Fan Mail Grab yourself a glass of your favorite beverage (I'm having a Hess Cabernet Sauvignon), as I talk about my experience this last weekend at…
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The 2025 Bottlerock Episode!
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a couple drinks and a couple desserts, as I give you a quick rundown of the very hot Just Like Heaven festival this last Saturday…
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You, Just Like Heaven!
Send us Fan Mail This Saturday is Just Like Heaven festival, in Pasadena. Join me as I dig into the lineup, and a few other tidbits about the festival if you…
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I Say It's (Almost) My Birthday!
Send us Fan Mail Join me for an old fashioned, while I talk about the Beach Life festival this coming weekend, the 2025 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductees for…
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A Taste Of Blue: Joni Mitchell and Red Wine
Send us Fan Mail I return to an old favorite here, with a 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Black Stallion in Napa Valley. My Tasting Room includes a new album from…
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My Overview of Coachella 2025, Weekend 1
Send us Fan Mail Join me for my third cup of coffee, as I power through a lack of sleep, and go over my very busy weekend in the desert. I give you a play by…
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Pregaming for Coachella Weekend 2025
Send us Fan Mail Join me for the annual pregaming episode for Coachella. I talk about how to prepare, the various stages, and how I plan on spending my three…
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Margaritas, Festivals, Monie Love, and Seal
Send us Fan Mail I recorded this episode after having a couple margaritas earlier today at Panxa Cocina here in Long Beach (I recommend the watermelon and…
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Fingerprints Music: A Live Music Legacy in Long Beach
Send us Fan Mail This week, I devote an entire episode to Fingerprints Music here in Long Beach. Since the record store is moving away from its current…
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My Podcast's Got The Bends, Oh No!
Send us Fan Mail I recorded this episode on St. Patrick's Day, after having a couple of "Green Beers" from San Fernando Brewing. I talk about a indie folk…
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“Yesterday” and Today - The Beatles, FYRE Fest 2, and Fallen Legends
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Smog City Optical Haze hazy IPA, as I talk about five veteran acts I'm looking forward to at Coachella, pay tribute to three…
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Remember When I Was An Online DJ on Zoom?
Send us Fan Mail As we get closer to the 5 year mark of the Covid lockdown, I'm dedicating this episode to those wild days, where we figured out substitutes…
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"To Pimp A Butterfly": It's Been 10 Years
Send us Fan Mail The weather is getting warmer, and I'm starting to talk more about new artists and their music. Join me for this episode, where I talk about…
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I Want to Take You Higher (With Sly Stone)!
Send us Fan Mail For this episode, I enjoy a glass of Opolo Zinfandel wine, from Paso Robles. We're going to talk about Sly and The Family Stone, including a…
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It's Valentine's Week: Let's pair wine and music!
Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in to this special Valentine's Day episode. I talk about a few shows coming up (including Bourbon and Beyond, as well as…
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Luther, Anita, and More Women Headlining Music Festivals
Send us Fan Mail Happy Black History Month! I enjoy a Common Space 'Food Fight' Hazy IPA, as I talk about Luther Vandross, his new documentary, and some…
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What makes for a good live music act?
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of Italian blood orange soda, as I touch on the Bottlerock and Just Like Heaven lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk…
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A New Season of Savoring!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second season of Sound To Savor. In 30 minutes, I talk Woody Guthrie, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and festivals in my Tasting Room…
Sound to SavorThat's A Wrap: The Season Finale
Send us Fan Mail Join me for the last episode of the season, armed with a hot chocolate, as I go over five things I've learned about doing this podcast in…
Sound to SavorHaving Wine, and Giving Thanks!
Send us Fan Mail There’s two episodes left this season! I've got my St. Francis zinfandel, along with some other sweets, and I review the year in music. I talk…
Sound to SavorThe 2025 Coachella Lineup Dropped This Week!
Send us Fan Mail There's only three episodes left this season! Join me as I grab a beer (a chocolate vanilla creme stout), and talk about the newly dropped…
Sound to SavorQuincy Jones, The Grammys, and Red Wine
Send us Fan Mail Join me for some DAOU cabernet sauvignon, as I talk about Primavera Sound (Porto edition), the KROQ Acoustic Xmas lineup, and music from…
Sound to SavorThe Episode After The Election
Send us Fan Mail I'm having a 'Bunny With A Chainsaw' IPA, and attempting to chat during election week. I have a JarFive+1, where I talk about Tyler The…
Sound to Savor🎃 Halloween Special, with Jason Chumpitaz!
Send us Fan Mail Join me with my former student, Jason Chumpitaz, as we talk about our favorite Halloween movies and music. Also, we review the new Primavera…
Sound to SavorProblematic Artists: To Listen or Not To Listen?
Send us Fan Mail Join me on this deluxe episode, with a maple flavored old fashioned, as I talk about new festival lineups, what a radius clause is, and what…
Sound to SavorLip Syncing and Backing Tracks: Do you care if singers actually sing?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about the trend of live performers using backing tracks for their vocals. Everyone from legend Frankie Valli, to…
Sound to SavorMy Love/Hate Relationship with Coldplay
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a bourbon, while I talk about why I've both loved, and hated Coldplay, throughout their relatively long career. I talk about their…
Sound to SavorBoyz II Men, Janet Jackson, and the Power of Nostalgia
Send us Fan Mail Did you ever think that music stopped being great, right around the time you grew up, and became an adult? Do you ever find yourself listening…
Sound to SavorI’ve Hit 25 Episodes! Drink!
Send us Fan Mail I've made it to 25 episodes! To celebrate, I highlight my past episodes and guests, talk about what it's like behind the scenes, and what I've…
Sound to SavorMartinis and Bond Songs, Shaken not Stirred
Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode, as I revisit a big part of my youth: James Bond films, and the music that went along with them. I go through, film…
Sound to SavorCome back, F Yeah Fest!
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I talk about one of my favorite festival lineups ever, the legendary 2017 FYF. Headlined by Björk, Missy Elliott, Frank…
Sound to SavorWhat's the Story, Oasis?
Send us Fan Mail Join me for this Labor Day edition, where I talk about Oasis reuniting, why Gen Z may be buying up the tickets, and whether you'll get to see…
Sound to SavorGin with Whittney Mikkél Cloud! (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail If you're an indie musician, do not miss this episode. Join me for part 2 of my conversation with Whittney Mikkél Cloud, as she discusses a…
Sound to SavorGin with Whittney Mikkel Cloud! (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I catch up with my friend and artist, Whittney Mikkel Cloud. She joins me from Washington, for a nice conversation over gin…
Sound to SavorHappy Hour with Alicia Blue
Send us Fan Mail Join me for this special happy hour with Nashville artist Alicia Blue, as we enjoy Mexican Mules (a tequila take on Moscow Mules), and talk…
Sound to SavorHanging with Ryan Casey (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Join for me part 2 of my conversation with Ryan Casey. We talk about him performing live, and how that impacted his decision not to pursue a…
Sound to SavorHanging with Ryan Casey (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail For this episode, I'm joined by friend and musician, Ryan Casey, who walks us through his music influences and his own experiences with being…
Sound to SavorAre you polyjamorous? Let's talk genres!
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talk about music genres: what they are, the ones YOU listen to, and why there are so many mico genres. And what the hell…
Sound to SavorThe Lesson from the Film on Anvil
Send us Fan Mail Today, I enjoy a Spindrift sparkling water, and talk to you about one of my favorite music documentaries, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil." I tell…
Sound to SavorA Taste of Outside Lands
Send us Fan Mail It's mid-July, which means it's almost time for Outside Lands in San Francisco. Join me for a drink (a Stella beer for me) as I talk about the…
Sound to SavorParasocial Relationships, Liquid Death, and Tushita!
Send us Fan Mail For this 4th of July episode, my friend Tushita dropped in with some Liquid Death, to talk about the good and bad of parasocial relationships…
Sound to SavorCharts, Charts, Charts!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I cool off with a pineapple vodka drink, and talk about the history of music charts, how technology has played a part in…
Sound to SavorNepo Babies and Industry Plants
Send us Fan Mail I'm cooling off with a Smog City hazy IPA, and talking about 'nepo babies' and 'industry plants' in music. I go over what these terms mean…
Sound to SavorWhy are concerts so expensive?
Send us Fan Mail Join me for my 10th episode, with a glass of sparkling wine. I go over my JarFive, have a vintage pour for the 20 year anniversary of Ray…
Sound to SavorHappy birthday, Sergeant Pepper.
Send us Fan Mail Pull up your drink of choice (mine today is a vodka and watermelon juice). In this episode, I discuss two new music documentaries: one on the…
Sound to SavorBottlerock, Musicals, and Frank!
Send us Fan Mail Frank and I enjoy some scotch, and recount the third day of Bottlerock. We also talk Tom Waits, Stephen Sondheim, and why Captain & Tennille…
Sound to SavorCheers to Bottlerock Weekend!
Send us Fan Mail This week, I go over my JarFive, followed by preparing for Bottlerock this weekend. I talk about the first Bottlerock, the first music…
Sound to SavorFestivals, Spritzes, and Lucie!
Send us Fan Mail We're well into the 2024 music festival season. My friend Lucie joins me (with an aperol spritz), to chat about the Just Like Heaven, ACL, and…
Sound to SavorHow do you spend all day at a festival?
Send us Fan Mail Join me and my Bulleit bourbon and coke, as I talk Steve Albini, Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, and how to survive one of these lengthy music…
Sound to SavorMay The 4th Be With Me
Send us Fan Mail My birthday is on Saturday, and I decided to devote this episode to May 4th. Bear with my raspy voice, as I talk a little about Star Wars Day…
Sound to SavorSavoring the Purple One
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I give you my JarFive, wrapping up Coachella, and talking about Taylor Swift's new album, Record Store Day, and the Rock n'…
Sound to SavorCoachella, Underneath it All
Send us Fan Mail Join me for my exhausted post-Coachella review of the fest. I go over artists I enjoyed, day-by-day, along with my thoughts on Blur's…
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Why I Am
Send us Fan Mail In this first episode, I welcome you to my podcast, tell you why I started it, and talk a little Coachella on the eve of the festival.